2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LC02 ABV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend of mechanical neglect and deferred preventative care. While the most recent MOT test in September 2024 at 75,292 miles was a pass, it revealed a high volume of defects across the chassis and braking systems. The transition from a failure in August 2023 involving significant brake pipe corrosion and ABS faults to a pass in 2024 suggests the owner performed the minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than addressing underlying mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,137 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 67,308 miles and September 2024 at 75,292 miles, the car covered only 7,984 miles. This low usage explains the presence of age-related failures, as seen in the 2024 test flagging cracking and perishing on all three tyres. However, low mileage often correlates with stagnant fluids and rubber components that perish through time rather than use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering system and braking architecture. The record shows a persistent issue with low power steering fluid levels dating back to 2021, which escalated to reported steering rack seepage by 2024. The braking system shows a history of serious corrosion, with rear brake pipes flagged for excessive corrosion in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The 2024 report of pitted and scored front discs alongside thin pads indicates that the braking components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the low mileage.